6 oz. pkg. strawberry Jello
10 oz. pkg. frozen strawberries, thawed
2 c. crushed pretzels
3/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. sugar

FILLING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
12 oz. container Cool Whip
1/2 c. sugar (opt.)

Mix Jello according to directions, minus 1/2 cup of water. Add strawberries and let thicken until syrupy. Crush pretzels with rolling pin leaving slightly chunky. Add melted butter and sugar; mix together. Press mixture into 9" x 13" pan; bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees and let cool. Cream softened cream cheese with sugar (optional) and add Cool Whip. Spread this on cold crust mixture. Cover with Jello and strawberry mixture.